Chapter XXXVII

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From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

put or send forth

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

wanted intensely

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

plural of “hurricane” — a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

a warship intended for combat

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

the force of workers available

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The officer then desired an account of what men, guns, and ammunition were on board, a list of all which he said was to be sent to the government of Canton.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

transport commercially

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

in the near future

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

be standing; be upright

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Anson informed the officer that his own ship was a man-of-war belonging to the King of Great Britain, and that the other in company with him was a prize he had taken, that he was going into Canton river to shelter himself against the hurricanes which were then approaching, and that as soon as the monsoon shifted he should set sail for England.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

precisely as stated

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading But whilst the _Centurion_ and her prize were thus at anchor, a boat with an officer was sent off from the mandarine commanding the forts at Bocca Tigris to examine what the ships were and whence they came.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading This entrance he proposed to stand through the next day, and to run up as far as Tiger Island, which is a very safe road, secured from all winds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TRANSACTIONS IN THE RIVER OF CANTON The commodore having taken pilots on board, proceeded with his prize for the river of Canton, and on the 14th of July cast anchor short of the Bocca Tigris, which is a narrow passage forming the mouth of that river.